What types of USB HDDs are compatible with my TV (other than Android TV)?

Supported USB hard disk drives

IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products. Check the Applicable Products of this article.

USB HDDs that can be used with BRAVIA TVs must meet the following conditions. However, Sony does not guarantee that they will operate. Use them at your own risk.

Supported file systems and maximum drive sizes

File system before connecting

Support

Max hard disk drive size

FAT16

Not supported

-

FAT32*

Supported

2 TB

eXFAT

Supported

16 TB

NTFS

Supported

16 TB

* The maximum size per file in a USB HDD is limited to 4 GB.

RPM: No condition

Read/Write speed: No condition

USB Interface/Version: USB 2.0

USB HDD Power: AC Power supplied USB HDD is recommended.

The maximum output current of the TV USB port: 500 mA Use an external USB HDD that requires a maximum of 500 mA. If it exceeds this power requirement, the TV may not be able to supply the necessary power for proper operation.

NOTE: To record to an external USB HDD device, it should be connected to the USB port for recording via a USB cable. (Only applicable for some models for Australia and New Zealand that support USB HDD recording)